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11.04.18

Envisioning the future of dental materials

The future of dental materials is a timely hot topic that will be debated in Buenos Aires. The three participating speakers of the session give their views on the role of amalgam in today’s dental practice – and what’s to come

Happy World Oral Health Day

Happy World Oral Health Day, celebrate on 20 March and be part of the global movement!
It’s almost time to ‘Say Ahh’ and tell the world to ‘Think Mouth, Think Health’. Don’t miss a chance to celebrate World Oral Health Day (WOHD) this 20 March.

Keeping up with new technologies in adhesive dentistry

Prof.Marco Ferrari, Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials and Dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Siena, discusses the progress made possible by adhesive dentistry and considerations around digital dentistry.

The Future of Dentistry is Digital

Dr. Paulo Kano, Coordinator, Professor and Head of the Department of Digital Dentistry at the São Leopoldo Mandic University, sets expectations for the two lectures he will be giving in Buenos Aires; one on ‘Aesthetic Rehabilitations with SKIN’ and the other on ‘Revolutionizing Aesthetics with High Technology Systems’.

Prevention in everyday practice: The cornerstone of successful treatment

Dr.Ece Eden, Professor at the Department of Pedodontics in the School of Dentistry at Ege University, will cover a range of topics during her three interventions in Buenos Aires – from managing dental emergencies to practicing preventive dentistry to prevention and management of Early Childhood Caries.

An important source of continuing education

Dr.Hande Sar Sancakli, Vice-Chair of the FDI Education Committee, describes the FDI World Dental Congress as "an important source of continuing education" and outlines her view of a well-presented abstract.

Radiology and radiological procedures in everyday dentistry

Dr Marcel Noujeim, Professor and Graduate Programme Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, describes why it's important for dental professionals to perform and interpret radiographic procedures.

Tackling the global burden of periodontal disease

Prof Lijian Jin, Modern Dental Laboratory Professor in Clinical Dental Science and Professor of Periodontology in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong, will chair a symposium on periodontal health for a second consecutive year as part of the FDI Global Periodontal Health Project.